College of Engineering stories

Patrick Pasteris '16, '24: Daring to be a disruptor

Patrick Pasteris is disrupting the ocean tech market while creating meaningful learning opportunities for younger students.

Mckenzie Ferrari ‘23:  Reaching for the (exploding) stars

Physics major Mckenzie Ferrari is poised to join the next generation of leaders in astrophysics research.

Catching Up with Logan Cabral '22, '23

Logan Cabral, a member of UMass Dartmouth’s first Physics BS/MS cohort, says UMassD gave him every tool he needed to reach even the most ambitious goals.

Maggie McCafferty '24, '25 reflects on the impact of scholarship support

Bioengineering major, student-athlete, and scholarship recipient Maggie McCafferty found UMass Dartmouth to be her perfect fit.

Cameron McAlpine '23: Embracing leadership opportunities

Computer Science major Cameron McAlpine says that getting involved on campus opened up a world of possibilities for him. Now, he looks ahead to what’s possible in robotics and artificial intelligence.

DEFCON international cybersecurity conference fulfills a dream for Ayyappan Rajesh ’24

Computer engineering major exposed security vulnerabilities in vehicles at Car Hacking Village presentation attended by senior U.S. government officials

Jack Sullivan '23 wins thesis competition

Physics major earns top prize in the recent undergraduate Three-Minute Thesis Competition.

Salvador Balkus '22: A data-driven mindset

The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship recipient discusses gaining the computational skills and independent scholarly thinking necessary to excel in his field of choice.

Carissa Keung ’22: Committed to service

As a bioengineering major, Carissa plans to use the knowledge she gained to help create a better living environment in her community.

Logan Cabral '22: The UMassD community

Logan, a physics major who transferred from Bristol Community College, talks about UMassD's nurturing community, faculty mentorship, & peer-to-peer academic support.

Antz-Lee Francois '22: Preparing to lead

Engaging in research activities, pursuing leadership roles, & gaining real-world experience are just a few of the ways Francois chose to set the course for his career path.

Isabella Di Bona '22: Engineered for success

Isabella discusses the added value of conducting research and working as a lab assistant.